HLTAID003 Provide first aid unit of competency is derived from the HLT Health Training Package and is accepted by WorkCover as an industry standard first aid qualification.
Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines state: “All those trained in CPR should refresh their CPR skills at least annually”. Safe Work Australia states: “Refresher training in CPR should be undertaken annually and first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years.”
The outcome of this training program is a Statement of Attainment in HLTAID003 Provide first aid.
During the course participants will cover the following areas:
Knowledge Assessments
FA Independent Study Knowledge Review (only required if independent study is completed)
FA Final Knowledge Assessment Skills Assessments
Scene Assessment and Barrier Use
Primary Assessment
Adult CPR and Rescue Breathing
Infant CPR and Rescue Breathing
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
First Aid Procedures – Part One
o allergic reactions
o asthma
o choking and airway obstruction o severe bleeding
o shock
First Aid Procedures – Part Two
o basic wound care
o burns
o convulsions
o envenomation (using pressure immobilisation)
o fractures, sprains and strains (using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques)
o poisoning
o respiratory distress